90 m. ago Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match

Microchips aim to prove authenticity of player-worn kitFirst use comes in Wednesday’s visit of EvertonBrentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their authenticity, in a move against the growing market for counterfeit football kits.Beginning with Wednesday night’s Premier League fixture against Everton, Brentford will become the first English side to wear shirts that provide a digital guarantee of their provenance, crucial for merchandise often sold for substantial sums at auction. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘I’ll reserve judgement’ – Match of the Day icon's verdict on Gary Lineker’s replacements

Gary Lineker will leave his role as BBC Match of the Day presenter at the end of the 2024/25 season, with Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates set to take over

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12 h. ago Gary Lineker tells Arsenal to ignore £100m target and sign Premier League striker

Arsenal are set to sign a striker in the summer transfer window, with Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Napoli's Victor Osimhen - currently on loan at Galatasaray - among those to be linked

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28 h. ago Rishi Sunak 'bodied' by football commentator with absolutely savage put

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was 'bodied' by Match of the Day commentator Jonathan Pearce with a cheeky comment about Southampton's fortunes

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32 h. ago Alan Shearer's damning Man United theory is major concern for Ruben Amorim

Alan Shearer indicates the Manchester United players may be "confused" by what Ruben Amorim is trying to get them to do, while Gary Lineker describes the team as a group of "lost souls"

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3 d. ago Alan Shearer agrees VAR used 'wrong angle' as controversial decision saves Man Utd

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer took to social media to offer his opinion after a late penalty in Everton's draw with Manchester United was overturned following a VAR intervention

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4 d. ago Des Lynam shows true colours as he makes Gary Lineker and Match of the Day admission

Des Lynam passed the Match of the Day torch to Gary Lineker, and the iconic broadcaster has shared his own thoughts on the ex-England striker after all his years hosting the BBC show

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4 d. ago Darwin Nunez warned of inevitable outcome as Arne Slot told Liverpool reality straight

Darwin Nunez missed a huge chance in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday night, and pundits Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker fear the striker will never be a clinical finisher

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4 d. ago Alan Shearer puts blame on Celtic's January transfer failing with Gary Lineker in agreement

After Celtic hearts were broken in the Champions League, Alan Shearer highlighted one significant transfer failure which may have ultimately cost them against Bayern Munich

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5 d. ago Emma Raducanu incident underscores ‘pervasive issue’ in tennis – PTPA

The 22-year-old was approached by a man who displayed “fixated behaviour” the day before her second-round match in Dubai this week.

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6 d. ago 'Stalker' who left Emma Raducanu in tears during Dubai match 'handed her a letter at a hotel the day before' and showed 'fixated behaviour'

A man whose 'fixated behaviour' towards Emma Raducanu left her in tears at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday had handed her a letter at her hotel the previous day.

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6 d. ago Falkirk FC's promotion chance brings changes to licencing at match day bar

Behind the Goals say the changes will make it easier to open for televised games with varied kick-off times

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7 d. ago Bayern Munich icon trolls Celtic with penalty box barb and delivers scathing verdict on Champions League tie

German expert not expecting a shock in Bavaria

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